Hello friends and welcome back to my blog! My name is Bozica, and I’m a qualified interior designer and colour specialist with over 15 years of experience. Today I’m reviewing a truly beautiful and timeless neutral from Dulux: White Duck Half.

Whether you're building, renovating, or refreshing a room, this colour offers the perfect balance between softness, warmth, and depth — making it ideal for modern Australian homes.

What Is the Undertone of White Duck Half?

Dulux White Duck Half is a soft white with a grey-green undertone. When placed next to Vivid White (a pure white with no undertone), you can clearly see the warmth and complexity of White Duck Half. It’s subtle, elegant, and easy to live with — a true crowd-pleaser.

What Is the LRV?

The LRV (Light Reflectance Value) is 71, which means it reflects a good amount of light without being stark or cold. This makes it perfect for homes with lots of windows and natural light, especially if you want to soften that brightness and create a more grounded, inviting space.

Where Can You Use White Duck Half?

This colour is extremely versatile and works in many parts of the home:

• Walls in open-plan living (especially with lots of windows)

• Bedrooms and quiet living zones

• Cabinetry or feature furniture (like painted vanities or sideboards)

• Rendered exteriors or weatherboard homes

• Hallways or entryways that need a calm, timeless feel

What Whites Should You Pair It With?

If you want contrast:

• Use Dulux Vivid White for architraves, skirtings, and doors. The crispness of Vivid White pairs perfectly and helps break up the softness of the walls.

Colour Scheme: What Neutrals Work with White Duck Half?

This colour works beautifully when layered with other greys and beiges that have green undertones. Here’s a simple neutral palette you can follow:

• Dulux Silkwort – a soft mid-tone grey-green

• Dulux Shadow Catcher – a slightly darker grey-green

• Deep Feature Colour: Add a moody grey-green like Dulux Spanish Olive for cabinetry, accent walls or even furniture

• Natural Oak flooring – stunning with this colour

• Dark chocolate floors – adds richness and contrast

Avoid:

• Floors with orange, red, or cherry mahogany undertones — they will clash with the green undertone

• Tiles with conflicting pink or yellow undertones

Pop of Colour Ideas

To keep things interesting, you can pair this neutral palette with:

• Deep blues or navy

• Olive or forest green

• Terracotta or rust

• Black or gold accents in handles, picture frames, and lighting

And if you have black windows, remember to repeat that black at least twice — maybe through accessories, a pendant light, or even chair legs — to tie the space together.

Flooring Tips

• Oak floors: beautiful match

• Dark timber floors: create a rich, elegant vibe

• Avoid orangey-red timber floors — they don’t pair well

• Tiles: only use if they have a similar grey-green undertone

Can You Use White Duck Half Outside?

Absolutely! This colour looks timeless and elegant on the exterior — especially on rendered homes or weatherboard facades. Pair with:

• White windows or black windows

• Fascia and gutters in complementary colours

• Downpipes matched to your render for a seamless look

It will appear 2–3 shades lighter outside due to the high LRV, which helps soften bright sun exposure while keeping a warm, natural feel.

Final Thoughts

Dulux White Duck Half is one of those rare soft whites that works almost anywhere — as long as you understand undertones. It’s timeless, flexible, and soothing — ideal for both classic and contemporary homes.

If you’re not sure how to coordinate colours, or how to recognise undertones properly, check out my online course. I’ll teach you how to build a complete colour scheme that works with your existing finishes — so you never waste money or feel overwhelmed again.

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